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Bears ready for 2022 season

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Arorangi Bears premier men’s and women’s teams are looking forward to their first outings in the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition.

Kata: Lucky Escape

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Leptospirosis in Fiji: 14 dead, 179 cases confirmed

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

While Fijian health authorities are happy Covid-19 cases in the country are on the decline, they can't say the same for leptospirosis.

Faith, trust and hope versus fear

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It is only by working together in faith and by doing our part will it be possible to come through this Covid-19 crisis, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Covid-19: Cooks record fourth community case

Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health yesterday recorded the country’s fourth Covid-19 community case at the Rarotonga airport testing facility.

Cooks leader dismisses claim Puna out of Forum role

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cook Islands is dismissing reports Henry Puna is to stand down as head of the Pacific Islands Forum to heal a rift with the Micronesian leaders in the body.

Kata: Pacific Islands Forum

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Covid-19: Close contacts test positive, may not be 'very infectious' - Baker

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands Covid-19 count has moved from one to three after close contacts of the country’s first community case returned positive.

Pasifika make up half of the cases in the current outbreak of Omicron variant

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Pasifika people are making up about half of the cases in the current outbreak of the Omicron variant in New Zealand.

Competition heats up in round three of touch comp

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Cook Islands Touch Association open and mixed divisions weekly competition is well underway with some impressive action in round three.

Kata: Virus Situation

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Authorities explain delay in Covid-19 announcement

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

The Prime Minister and Secretary of Health say they were waiting for more information before they made the public announcement that a visitor tested positive to Covid-19.

Kata: Covid-19

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘No changes’ to contact sports

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

There will be no further restrictions imposed on local sporting events, including contact games, a Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health spokesperson said last night.

Community transmission leaves parents concerned

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National

Local Covid-19 community transmission has left some parents concerned for their children’s wellbeing but schools have since added extra safety measures.

Cook Islands detects first Covid case

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

The Cook Islands has detected its first case of Covid-19.

Eels thump Panthers

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers were humbled by arch-rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels in the opening round of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition over the weekend.

Valentine’s day – romance for some, extortion for others

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Entertainment, Features

Valentine’s day the day of love and madness, chocolate and flowers, cards and gifts.

Cooks brace as first Covid-19 case reaches community

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands last night reported its first Covid-19 community case, bringing an end to the country’s two-year Covid-19 free run.

Cook Islands records first Covid-19 community case

Sunday 13 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

A New Zealand visitor who arrived into the Cook Islands this week has tested positive for Covid-19 early today.